Our Impact
Lakers - An integral part of our members lives
Empowering people of all abilitiesEvery child and adult who has special needs or who has complex disabilities deserves opportunities to live fully. Lakers is determined to provide a place where everyone belongs, where difference is valued, and where no one is left out.
Our Impact 2021-2024
Scroll through the carousel below to see some of the ways we transformed lives and changed attitudes in the last 3 years. You can also read our annual report here.
In 2023 Lakers were nominated for The National Lottery Good Causes Awards. We could not be prouder of our hard work being recognised at a national level.
We are thrilled that Lakers is undergoing a major renovation project! This exciting initiative will transform the space into a vibrant hub of activity and community engagement.
We created a specialised class for our members with Azheimers and Dementia called The Silver Programme. Lakers grows to fit its members and we did not want any to miss out on their club!
Lakers Taekwon-Do competeted in the iKarate Inclusive World Championships taking home two gold medals and a silver medal.
In 2024, Lakers teamed up with Bain Capital for our first corporate sponsorship! Their support for our Junior Programme is helping us welcome even more under-18 members and grow our vibrant community!
In 2024, Lakers received a €145,343 Sports Capital Grant for a new two-story sports building! Set to open in 2025, it will expand our space for more classes and members.
Why Lakers Matters
Our Impact“We are beyond lucky to have this inclusive, activity packed, club on our doorstep! It gives my son a place to hang out with his friends, take part in sports and learn new skills. WE LOVE LAKERS! ❤️”
“Matthew joined Lakers for a second time aged 11 after a few very harrowing years, I have seen him blossom into a fine young man, very happy with his mates in Lakers. He really enjoys his activities, be it Athletics, Swimming, Drama and the social side in Drop-In. The Disco’s are another highlight!”
“Lakers was the first place I felt I didn’t need to explain my son or ask people to accommodate him. He was welcomed with open arms and accepted for who he is. I have no doubt that he would not be the rounded, sociable person he is today without Lakers and his friends there. He has formed bonds for life that will take him into adulthood with a support group and true friendship.”
“Lakers means a lot to Gary and family. They have built up his confidence from a shy to an outgoing, confident person. A thank you to Sandra, who has been there for Gary from the day he started and always looks out for him. Thanks to all the staff, volunteers past and present.”
Did you know?
Lakers typically receive less than 40% of its income from Government or European funding. So, it is thanks to our amazing donors, fundraisers, sponsors and volunteers that Lakers are able to offer the activities and space we do to our over 360 members from all over Wicklow and Dublin.
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